Collegiate Scholarship Program – School Year 2026–2027

• Graduating K-12 students who are incoming first-year college students
  
• Sons of active Knights of Columbus members in good standing or active Columbian Squires
  
• Students from low-income families with no existing scholarships
  
• Applicants with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 85%
  
• Students who have no siblings who are or were KCPFI scholars

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Full or partial scholarship support for a bachelor’s degree in preferred fields
• Priority given to science, engineering, agriculture, technology, and related programs
• Additional support for other qualified courses such as business, accountancy, and education
• Access to a merit-based selection process, including foundation-administered examinations

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Be a graduating K-12 student and incoming college freshman
• Father must be an active Knights of Columbus member in good standing or the applicant must be an active Columbian Squire
• Belong to a low-income family and have no existing scholarships
• Have a GWA of at least 85% or its equivalent
• Must not have a sibling who is or was a recipient of the KCPFI scholarship
• Must not be related to any officer, employee, or counselor of KCFAPI, KCPFI, KCFGJWCI, or any of their subsidiaries